Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi E-Tron Quattro vehicles due to a critical brake pedal defect that could lead to brake failure. The issue stems from an improperly assembled fastener that connects the brake pedal…
Ford is recalling 66 2024 Mustang vehicles due to a potential loose brake pedal issue. A missing flare on the brake pedal arm pivot tube can cause the pedal to become unseated, impacting braking function and increasing the risk of…
SHANGHAI – Honda will recall some 200,000 hybrid vehicles produced in China due to a potential issue with the brake pedal sensor, according to multiple media reports based on a statement by China’s State Administration for Market Regulation. Further according…
Source: Sensata Technologies announcement SWINDON, England — Sensata Technologies has announced its new Brake Pedal Force Sensor for electromechanical brakes (EMBs) that enables safer and better performing braking systems. Automotive electrification and autonomy are powering the trend toward electro-mechanical brakes…
CHULLORA, Australia — Volkswagen Group Australia Pty Ltd. has recalled certain 2021 model-year Volkswagen Passat models due to a potential issue with the vehicles’ brake pedal. According to the Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications website post…
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. — The following is excerpted from a feature article by Paul Hanaphy was posted on 3DPrintingIndusry.com about how NASCAR’s Stewart-Haas Racing team is using 3D printing to produce brake components in an effort to get a performance edge.…
Source: Dearborn, Mich. – CarComplaints.com posted reporting by David A. Woods that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has closed its formal investigation into “soft brake pedals” which led to Ford recalling more than 600,000 vehicles for faulty anti-lock…
Source: Excerpted from the article written by Peggy Malnati posted on CompositesWorld concerning what the manufacturer, Boge Rubber & Plastics, claims is the first commercially produced composite brake pedals. DAMME, Germany – Boge Rubber & Plastics Group is producing what…
DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford Motor Company is recalling some 38,000 2020 Ford Mustangs with automatic transmissions because the brake pedal bracket might fracture during sudden stopping, according to documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The 38,005 Mustangs…
Source: CarComplaints.com post KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A model year 2009 Nissan Murano soft brake pedal lawsuit has been dismissed after the plaintiff failed to adequately plead that Nissan concealed problems with the antilock braking system (ABS) control modules. The…
Source: Torque News post TOKYO – If you have ever accidentally pushed the gas pedal instead of the brake, you know how scary it can be. When you are expecting the car to stop, the vehicle lurches forward or backward…
Cologne – BOGE Elastmetall GmbH, a global provider of vibration technology and plastics applications for the automotive industry, in close cooperation with the LANXESS High Performance Materials (HPM) business unit, have jointly developed the first all-plastic brake pedal, designed for…
Source: Solvay LYON, France – Solvay Performance Polyamides’ new and advanced Technyl® Max polyamide 6.6 (PA6.6) technology was chosen by Carbody, expert in safety and sealing solutions for the automotive industry, to develop its all-plastic brake pedal. Designated ‘Skeleton’, the…
February 5, 2019 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – FCA US LLC is recalling an estimated 193,813 U.S.-market trucks to further secure their brake pedals while the vehicles’ adjustable-pedal feature is in use. The feature – recommended for use only when the vehicle…
CAMDEN, N.J. – Subaru of America, Inc. has agreed to recall certain model-year 2023 Impreza models which might have been assembled with an improperly adjusted stop-lamp switch. In addition to this defect potentially allowing the stop lamp to illuminate without…
LIPPSTADT, Germany — HELLA, an internationally positioned automotive supplier and a company of Group FORVIA, in July announced it was well into development of the first series-production brake pedal system for brake-by-wire (BBW) configurations. Tim Martikke, Hella’s Global Director Program…
PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) has agreed to recall certain 2021-2022 Freightliner Custom Class XC Chassis intended for use in the motorhome industry because the brake-pedal return spring might not have been installed during production. The…
Source: Bloomberg Toyota Motor Corp. plans to introduce a safety function as early as this year to help prevent accidents caused by drivers slamming the accelerator instead of the brake by mistake, the Yomiuri newspaper reported, citing a person familiar…
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Atlas and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles due to a defect in the brake master cylinder. The master cylinder may have been assembled with an incorrect secondary piston spring retainer,…
Textron Specialized Vehicles has issued a recall for certain 2024-2025 E-Z-GO Liberty LSV, Cushman Tour LSV, and Cushman Hauler Pro vehicles due to a defect in the brake linkage rod. The rod may bend when force is applied, leading to…
Toyota has initiated a recall of certain 2023-2024 Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles due to a potential defect in the brake system. A software issue in the skid control electronic control unit (ECU) could lead to a loss of power brake…
At the Bosch Mobility Experience 2024, Bosch introduced groundbreaking brake and automation technologies that are set to transform the future of mobility. Leading the innovation is the debut of Brake Control Pad, a revolutionary brake-by-wire system that replaces the traditional…
Brembo has unveiled its latest innovation in braking technology: the Sport brake disc, now part of the Brembo Xtra family. Designed to offer a superior experience for both everyday road use and sporty driving, this new product offers improved performance,…
Wilwood Disc Brakes has unveiled several new high-performance brake pad compounds, responding to racer demand for superior braking solutions. Additionally, the company has reintroduced a popular compound and launched a new part numbering system to simplify the identification of brake…
BMW Australia has issued a recall for 26,491 MINI and Alpina X models from 2022 to 2024 due to a potential brake system defect. The defect may cause signal interference within the brake electronics, leading to reduced braking performance. Affected…